ACEP and its members mourn the loss of J. Brian Hancock, MD, FACEP, past president of the College and a dedicated leader in emergency medicine.
Dr. Hancock served as ACEP President in 2003-04 and the ACEP Board of Directors from 1998 to 2005. He served on the Michigan Chapter Board of Directors from 1987-1994, including a term as chapter president in 1992-93.
A longtime member of the ACEP Council, Dr. Hancock’s service included the Council Steering Committee and chair of the Council’s Tellers, Credentials, and Elections Committee. He was a prominent leader on the Emergency Medicine Foundation Board of Trustees from 2003 to 2008, including as chair in 2005.
In 2014, Dr. Hancock received the John G. Wiegenstein Leadership Award, ACEP’s highest award. Dr. Hancock’s exemplary career included a leadership role as Medical Center Director with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Colleagues remember Dr. Hancock’s intellect, kindness, thoughtful nature, strong work ethic, mentorship and dedication to his profession.
His legacy lives on in the patients and veterans he cared for. ACEP extends its deepest gratitude for Dr. Hancock’s service and lasting contributions to the specialty.
The family has requested any memorial contributions be sent to the Michigan Emergency Medical Foundation, the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, and KidneyCure.
